4/18/2012 11:58:00 AM
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ASTM Launches Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
Responding to increasing requests from suppliers and their customers, ASTM International has developed a “Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity.”
Suppliers will be able to give evidence of conforming to ASTM test methods. Product test results will be registered with ASTM, and supporting documentation will show the supplier’s registration and acceptance by an independent third party.
Sponsored and administered by ASTM International, the program is available to any supplier, manufacturer, distributor or private brand owner.
In a typical scenario, suppliers having products tested to ASTM test methods will register specific information regarding their products; accredited labs and the ASTM test methods. Once accepted by ASTM, the supplier can provide the documentation or request ASTM to provide documentation to their customers.
“Quality, safety and precision are the hallmarks of ASTM test methods. Documentation supporting conformance to ASTM test methods will reinforce a supplier’s credibility as well as enhance regulatory, marketing and sales efforts,” explains Ken Pearson, ASTM senior vice president for operations.
For information contact Timothy Brooke, vice president for certification, training and proficiency testing, Tel: 610-832-9729 E-mail: tbrooke@astm.org Web: astm.org/suppliers
ASTM International meets WTO principles for the development of international standards. ASTM standards are accepted and used in research and development, product testing, quality systems and commercial transactions. ©2012 GlobalFastenerNews.com
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